60 Media planner jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Media Planner Jobs in 2026

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A career as a media planner requires a bachelor’s degree, most commonly in business, math, or market research. Additional career qualifications include prior experience in a market research position and an in-depth understanding of advertising. As a media planner, you may specialize in a specific industry, and sometimes even media type. You need excellent analytical and mathematical skills and knowledge of demographic behavior. You are most likely to find a position with a private organization or advertising agency, although you also pursue freelance and consulting opportunities.

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Top Types Of Media Planner Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Media Planner positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Traditional Media Buyer

    Salary range: $55,000 - $84,500

    Traditional Media Buyer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Traditional Media Buyer jobs pay between $55,000 (25th percentile) and $84,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Traditional Media Buyer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Comscore

    Salary range: $31,500 - $64,000

    Comscore is a common job search query. Most salaries for Comscore jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $64,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Comscore job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Digital Media Buyer

    Salary range: $55,000 - $79,000

    Digital Media Buyer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Digital Media Buyer jobs pay between $55,000 (25th percentile) and $79,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Digital Media Buyer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Assistant Media Buyer

    Salary range: $40,000 - $70,000

    An assistant media buyer provides administrative support in advertising, marketing, and promotional campaigns. As an assistant media buyer, you work closely under a senior media buyer and may perform preliminary research to find the appropriate media platform, communicate with advertising agencies, negotiate with vendors, and prepare documents for clients. The qualifications for the position include at least a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Some employers prefer a bachelor’s degree in communications or a relevant field and previous experience in sales or marketing. You also need technical skills, including proficiency with standard Microsoft Office and email programs.

  • Facebook Media Buyer

    Salary range: $55,000 - $84,500

    Facebook Media Buyer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Facebook Media Buyer jobs pay between $55,000 (25th percentile) and $84,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Facebook Media Buyer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Broadcast Media Buyer

    Salary range: $55,000 - $84,500

    Remote Broadcast Media Buyer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Broadcast Media Buyer jobs pay between $55,000 (25th percentile) and $84,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Remote Broadcast Media Buyer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Media Researcher

    Salary range: $67,000 - $154,000

    Media Researcher is a typical job search query Most salaries for Media Researcher jobs pay between $67,000 (25th percentile) and $154,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Media Researcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Senior Media Planner

    Salary range: $68,500 - $83,000

    Senior Media Planner is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Senior Media Planner jobs pay between $68,500 (25th percentile) and $83,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Media Planner job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Facebook Ads Media Buyer

    Salary range: $55,000 - $84,500

    Facebook Ads Media Buyer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Facebook Ads Media Buyer jobs pay between $55,000 (25th percentile) and $84,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Facebook Ads Media Buyer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Freelance Media Buyer

    Salary range: $55,000 - $84,500

    As a freelance media buyer, your job is to help your client place digital, physical, print, and broadcast ads. In this role, you may help manage social media marketing campaigns, determine the best placement of each ad, and make sure each ad purchase falls in line with the budget provided. Freelance media buyers often help negotiate ad rates and use analytics systems to track and report ad performance to clients. In some cases, freelance media buyers also help clients understand normal ad performance for each venue. For example, a 2% success rate may sound low, but if it occurs in an area where 1.5% is more common, then the company knows the ad is successful. Freelance media buyers are independent workers who usually provide services as needed instead of being full-time employees.